HS Code for Amphetamine

Amphetamine is an organic chemical compound belonging to the class of amine-function compounds. HS Chapter 29 is dedicated to organic chemicals. Heading 2921 specifically covers "Amine-function compounds". Within this heading, subheading 2921.46 is highly specific and explicitly lists "Amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN), etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfamin (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof". Since "Amfetamine" (an internationally recognized spelling for amphetamine) is directly enumerated, this is the precise and correct classification for amphetamine and its specified derivatives and salts, reflecting its chemical structure and identity.

Products Included

• Amphetamine base
• Dextroamphetamine
• Levoamphetamine
• Amphetamine sulfate
• Mixed amphetamine salts (e.g., active ingredients in Adderall)
• Other salts and derivatives explicitly listed in 2921.46

Common Misclassification

Misclassification of amphetamine could occur with other amine-function compounds, particularly other aromatic monoamines within the 2921.4X subheadings, or with other nitrogen-function compounds. For example, ephedrine (2939.41) and pseudoephedrine (2939.42) are also amine-containing compounds but are classified as alkaloids under a different heading. However, the explicit enumeration of "Amfetamine" and its direct derivatives in 2921.46 makes this subheading unambiguous for these specific substances. It is crucial to distinguish these from other nitrogen-function compounds like imine- or nitrile-function compounds (2926) or other heterocyclic compounds (Chapter 29, Section X), relying on the precise chemical name and structure.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Amphetamine?

The HS code for Amphetamine is 292146.

What does "INN" stand for in the HS description for amphetamine?

"INN" stands for International Nonproprietary Name. It is a unique and globally recognized generic name assigned to pharmaceutical substances by the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate their identification, communication, and safe prescribing worldwide, regardless of brand names.